The Nationals signed LHP Konnor Pilkington to a minor-league deal.
Fantasy Impact
Pilkington was recently released by the Tigers. He will add more pitching depth in the Nationals organization.
The Tigers released Konnor Pilkington.
Fantasy Impact
Pilkington will figure to seek another opportunity.
The Tigers have reassigned left-hander Konnor Pilkington to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Pilkington had a solid spring, allowing three earned runs with zero walks and eight strikeouts across 7 1/3 innings of work. The 28-year-old posted a 4.45 ERA across 32 appearances for the Nationals in 2025.
Konnor Pilkington has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. The deal is worth up to $1.2 million if he makes it to the majors and also includes an invitation to spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Pilkington elected for free agency instead of reporting to Triple-A when he was designated for assignment by the Nationals a couple of weeks ago. The lefthander pitched to a 4.45 ERA in 28.1 innings with Washington last season and has a career ERA of 3.97 in 88.1 innings at the big league level. Pilkington will likely begin the year with Triple-A Toledo but could see some innings in Detroit at some point.
Nationals left-hander Konnor Pilkington has elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact
Rather than agreeing to go to Triple-A, Pilkington will take his chances on the open market. The 28-year-old posted a 4.45 ERA in 32 appearances with the Nats in 2025.